Yaqui River

The Yaqui River flows through northwestern Mexico for 320 kilometers from the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains to the Gulf of California.

The Yaqui indigenous people established settlements along the river banks during the 6th century, developing irrigation methods for agriculture.

The river valley supported trade networks between indigenous groups across central North America until the end of the 19th century.

Multiple dams, including Alvaro Obregon and Novillo, regulate water flow for extensive agricultural irrigation in Ciudad Obregon region.

The river system maintains Mexican native trout populations despite environmental changes that led to the disappearance of American crocodiles.

GPS coordinates: 28.33866,-109.61242

Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:34